Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAntonine Wall, Roman temporary camp 450m W of Buchley Farm
Roman · Roman temporary camp 450m w of buchley farm

Antonine Wall, Roman temporary camp 450m W of Buchley Farm

Scotland
HES SM3203
Period
Roman
Site type
Roman temporary camp 450m w of buchley farm
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

The Antonine Wall Roman temporary camp located 450 metres west of Buchley Farm in Lanarkshire is a camp associated with the construction and maintenance of the Antonine Wall, the northernmost frontier of the Roman Empire built in the second century AD. The camp represents the logistical infrastructure required for the substantial military operation of constructing and garrisoning this turf and stone rampart, which stretched across central Scotland from the Firth of Forth to the Firth of Clyde. Temporary camps of this type typically accommodated legionary and auxiliary forces during construction phases and seasonal operations, with characteristic rectilinear ditched defences and internal structures arranged according to Roman military standards. The site contributes to the archaeological understanding of the Antonine Wall's occupation and the Roman military presence in Scotland during the Antonine period, approximately AD 142 to 160.

Antonine Wall, Roman temporary camp 450m W of Buchley Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3203. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Antonine Wall, Roman temporary camp 450m W of Buchley Farm?

The Antonine Wall Roman temporary camp located 450 metres west of Buchley Farm in Lanarkshire is a camp associated with the construction and maintenance of the Antonine Wall, the northernmost frontier of the Roman Empire built in the second century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3203.

What period does Antonine Wall, Roman temporary camp 450m W of Buchley Farm date from?

Antonine Wall, Roman temporary camp 450m W of Buchley Farm dates from the roman period, and is classified as a roman temporary camp 450m w of buchley farm. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Antonine Wall, Roman temporary camp 450m W of Buchley Farm?

Antonine Wall, Roman temporary camp 450m W of Buchley Farm is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM3203.

What other scheduled monuments are near Antonine Wall, Roman temporary camp 450m W of Buchley Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Antonine Wall, 120m NE of Balmuildy Cottages to 270m S of Buchley (0.4 km), Antonine Wall, River Kelvin to 120m NE of Balmuildy Cottages (0.8 km), Forth and Clyde Canal: Bishopbriggs Golf Course (1.4 km).

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